Legal Assistant

Democracy Forward is looking for motivated and detail-oriented professionals to support their legal team and litigation efforts. The Legal Assistant will assist in conducting research, preparing legal documents, and providing administrative support to facilitate the organization's pro-democracy litigation docket.ResponsibilitiesAssist litigators in conducting, analyzing, and organizing legal, factual, and other research for use in case development and litigationAssist paralegals in preparing, cite-checking, reviewing, filing, and organizing litigation and regulatory documents such as pleadings, briefs, motions, declarations, and comments on rulemakingsAssist paralegals in providing substantive and logistical support for case teams and the legal department at large, such as maintaining case files, updating database entries, and moreAssist in handling attorney appearances, admissions, and PACER/ECF accountsTrack public and internal deadlines and update the legal calendarAssist Democracy Forward with general administrative support, including in-office supportOther tasks as assignedSkillsA Bachelor's degree or equivalent skills or experience in a legal, government, or nonprofit settingStrong written, verbal, analytical, problem-solving, and research skillsAbility to work independently, within a team, and under deadlinesExperience working with multiple technological systems and programs, including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Adobe AcrobatWell-developed collaborative and interpersonal skills including demonstrated self-awareness, commitment to diversity and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across diverse cultures and backgroundsBenefitsExcellent benefitsCompany OverviewDemocracy Forward provides legal actions and records requests to challenge unlawful acts. It was founded in 2017, and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://democracyforward.org.



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